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49ers - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
San Francisco 49ers  running back DuJuan Harris (32) carries for a short gain as  Houston Texans  linebacker Brian Peters (52) attempts a tackle. Harris had six carries for 29 yards, but the 49ers' second-half reserves squandered a first-half 13-7 lead, falling to the Texans, 24-13, in their first preseason game on Sunday, August 14 at  Levi's Stadium

Game Day - 3-31-16
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SF49ers
49ers - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert, a six-year veteran from the University of Missouri, looks downfield for a receiver during the first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, August 14 at Levi's Stadium. Gabbert played only the first several series of the game, throwing for 63 yards and one touchdown in the first quarter. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

SF49ers
49ers - 8-15-16 - Michael Zagaris
After catching a pass from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert, tight end Vance McDonald (89) runs 43 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Houston Texans. It was also the Niners' first touchdown of the preseason and their only one of the game. Photo by Michael Zagaris.

SF49ers
49ers - 8-15-16 - Michael Zagaris
San Francisco 49ers running back Mike Davis (22) sets sail on a long run, but the Niners would be on the losing end of their first preseason game to the Houston Texans, 24-13, at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, August 14. Photo by Michael Zagaris.

SF49ers
49ers - 8-15-16 - Michael Zagaris
Second round pick Joshua Garnett (65) from Stanford was impressive at left guard but couldn't help the 49ers turn back the Houston Texans. Photo by Michael Zagaris.

SF49ers
49ers - 8-16-16 - Kenny Karst
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks, an 11-year veteran from the University of Virginia, celebrates a quarterback sack during the first half of the Niners' first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, August 14 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.  To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.
© 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

SF49ers
49ers- 8-15-16 - Michael Zagaris
The Chip Kelly era has begun for the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, who dropped their preseason opener to the Houston Texans, 24-13, at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, August 14. The 49ers' next opponent is the Denver Broncos in Mile High Stadium on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on KPIX 5. Photo by Michael Zagaris.

SF49ers
49ers - 8-15-16 - Rich Yee
The San Francisco 49ers began their 70th anniversary celebration by returning to their roots at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco on Wednesday, August 10, for a team practice which provided the 49ers Faithful with an early opportunity to see their 2016 team in action. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.

SF49ers
49ers - 8-16-16 - Kenny Karst
San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleader Savannah dances before the game against the Houston Texans at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, August 14.

RRRRaaider
Raiders - 8-15-16 - Ed Jay
Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson III (No. 34), trying to make the 53-man roster, improved his chances during the Raiders first preseason game on Friday night against the Arizona Cardinals. The third-year back ran the ball just five times but scored twice, the longest coming on a 53-yard run, and he gained 97 rushing yards as the Raiders won, 31-10 . The Raiders next travel to the Green Bay Packers for a Thursday night game beginning at 5 p.m. on KTVU/KICU. Photo by Ed Jay.

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Raiderette  - 8-15-16 - Ed Jay
Raiderette Noelle is a second generation Raiderette. Her mom was part of the Football's Fabulous Females in the 1980s. Photo by Ed Jay.

SanFranGiants
SF Giants - 8-15-16 - Darren Yamashita
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto allowed only three runs in 6-2/3 innings of work against the Baltimore Orioles at AT&T Park on Sunday, August 14. But the Orioles would score three more runs in the ninth inning for a dramatic 8-7 win. Photo by Darren Yamashita.
SanFranGiants
SF Giants - 8-15-16 - Darren Yamashita
Giants right fielder Hunter Pence hit a home run in the fourth inning off of Orioles starting pitcher Wade Miley, padding the Giants early lead. 
SanFranGiants
SF Giants - 8-15-16 - Darren Yamashita
San Francisco Giants left fielder Jose Pagan slid safely into home for a run in the fifth inning, building a lead they would eventually lose. Photo by Darren Yamashita.
SanFranGiants
sf Giants - 8-15-16 - Darren Yamashita
San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto also contributed at the plate, collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page
 and be sure to LIKE us.  Photo by Darren Yamashita.
SanFranGiants
San Francisco Giants - 8-12-16 - Rich Yee
San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence, sans cap and still sporting a recent black eye, looks on soberly as the Giants fell to the Baltimore Orioles, 5-2, on Friday night, August 12, in large part due to anemic hitting (only five hits). To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Rich Yee.
AAAs
Oakland A's - 8-15-16 - Michael Zagaris
Slick fielding A's infielder Tyler Ladendorf  continues to sparkle with his glove as Oakland topped the Seattle Mariners, 6-3, on August 12 at the Coliseum.

AAAs
Oakland A's - 8-15-16 - Michael Zagaris
Newly acquired A's pitcher Ross Detwiler tossed eight scoreless innings in his debut and shut out the Baltimore Orioles, 1-0, on August 10. It was Oakland's third straight victory and dropped the Birds into second place in the AL East.


Oakland A's - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
Oakland A's designated hitter Billy Butler, seen here in an earlier game, went three for four while scoring two runs last Saturday against the Seattle Mariners in a losing effort at the Oakland Coliseum, with the A's falling, 4-3, to their American League Western Division rivals. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.


Oakland A's - 8-5-16 - Michael Zagaris
Members of the 1981 Oakland A's team (left to right): pitcher Rick Langford, Billy Martin Jr. (son of manager Billy Martin), current A's pitcher Andrew Triggs, outfielder Dwayne Murphy, outfielder Mike Davis, catcher Mike Heath, infielder Shooty Babbit, and pitcher Mike Norris (in wheel chair). Photo by Michael Zagaris.


Zack Wells - 8-15-16
On Saturday, August 6, the Downtown Berkeley YMCA, in collaboration with the Oakland A's, treated members and employees to a game-day experience prior to the start of the Oakland A's vs. Chicago Cubs game. Above, father Zachary Wells and son Radley met Oakland A's outfielder Khris Davis and received a ball.
StanfordA
Stanford - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
Stanford Cardinal junior running back Christian McCaffrey (left) is wrapped up by a den of UCLA Bruins last October at Stanford Stadium.  The Cardinal are ranked #7 in the USA TODAY preseason coaches' poll, and at last month's Pac-12 Media Day, head coach David Shaw was asked whether the plan is to lighten McCaffrey's workload.  "Are you kidding me? I'm going to start giving him some of my responsibilities -- the guy has handled everything else," Shaw said. "I think when you have a great player, the last thing you want to do is pump the brakes. You want to push the accelerator."  Stanford's season begins in just three weeks with a home opener at Stanford Stadium on Friday, September 2 against the Kansas State Wildcats. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.
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Cal Student-Athletes
We continue a new series of regular reports on promising Cal athletes for our readers, authored by one of their very own, Nicole Henriksson. Nicole is a talented third-year double major (Political Science/American Studies) student who still finds time to excel on UC Berkeley's field hockey team and compile profiles of her fellow student-athletes. 
We are sure you will enjoy them.


Nicole - 8-1-16 - Cal
Mmazda
Mazda - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
The #55 Mazda Prototype, driven by Tristan Nunez of Boca Raton, Florida and Jonathan Bomarito of Monterey, California, powers through the top of Turn 8a in the corkscrew at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix on Sunday, May 1.  The next event begins this Thursday, August 18: the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, featuring four days of racing with historic cars in multiple categories, from August 18-21.  Described as a museum springing to life, this is the only event where historic cars are doing what they were originally intended to do...race. Approximately 550 race cars are invited to compete. For further information, visit www.mazdaraceway.com.

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Mazda - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
A Continental Tire girl poses for a photo during the fan walk on pit lane at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca prior to the start of the Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix on Sunday, May 1. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

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Sonoma Raceway - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
NASCAR driver Chase Elliott poses for a photo during the introduction of drivers prior to the start of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, June 26 at Sonoma Raceway. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

SonomaRace
Sonoma Raceway - 8-15-16 - Kenny Karst
The #24 Chevrolet SS of NASCAR driver Chase Elliott comes through Turn 4 at Sonoma Raceway during the latter stages of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, June 26.  Elliott finished 21st in a field of 40.  © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

SJGiants
SJ Giants - 8-15-16 - Larry Rosa
The view from behind the netting -- the San Jose Giants versus the High Desert Mavericks on August 11, 2016 in San Jose. The Giants would outlast the Mavericks, 4-3,  after a tense ninth inning. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and
be sure to LIKE us.  Photo by Larry Rosa.

RunOak
Town's Half Marathon - 8-13-16 - Larry Rosa
Over 2,500 participants attended the third annual Town's Half Marathon in Oakland on Saturday, August 13. Running enthusiasts from across 30 states celebrated the 13.1-mile race or 24Life 5K, in support of the city's revitalization efforts to boost the local economy. Photo by Larry Rosa.

DiscAss
YCC - 8-15-16
The Bay Area Disc Association is in the midst of a fundraiser to expand Youth Ultimate in the San Francisco Bay Area. With support, they will provide youth with the opportunity to learn and play Ultimate at all levels of competition. A wide range of youth growth experiences await, ranging from entry-level clinics to sending youth select teams to the National Championships. Donations are tax-deductible and will expand the youth program's outreach and impact. For more information, click here.

Brew
Alameda Island Brewing - 8-15-16 - Ann Cooke
Jennah Heimans poses in front of the Alameda Island Brewing Company where she and her husband, Michael Heimans, are employed. Located at 1716 Park Street,  Alameda  Island 's facility is over 10,000 square feet with a tasting room of 1,500 square feet. Tours are available. For more information, call (510) 217-8885 or visit   http://alamedaislandbrewingcompany.com/. Photo: Ann Cooke.
Deltass
SF Deltas - 8-15-16
The San Francisco Deltas, San Francisco's new pro soccer team, hosted Free Bubble Soccer at Street Soccer USA Park at The Yard at Mission Rock on Saturday, July 23. It was a big success as the event coincided with a neighboring Nike shoe launch and an Anchor Steam corn hole tournament. The next Free Bubble Soccer event will be held on August 20 at the Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant in Golden Gate Park. For more information, visit www.sfdeltas.com.  Photo: SF Deltas. @sfdeltas
Austria
RAAM - 8-15-16
Despite a bothersome knee and weather conditions that ranged from extreme cold at night in high mountain passes, to hot and humid during the day, three-time Race Across America (RAAM) winner Christoph Strasser (Austria), emerged victorious in the eighth edition of Race Around Austria (RAA). Photo courtesy of Race Around Austria.
RRAM
RAAM - 8-15-16
After a serious training accident, with subsequent shoulder surgery last year, the Race Around Austria (RAA) was a come-back event for Strasser (above) who opted to sit out this year's Race Across America, a decision he made in January when it was evident he would not be up to his desired condition for RAAM. But that extra time to heal and train worked for RAA. "The injuries are completely healed and I am 100 percent fit," Strasser said prior to the start of  RAA, in which he finished first.

WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, August 15 through Sunday, August 21
Calendar
Monday, Aug. 15
San Francisco Giants v. Pittsburgh Pirates, 
     7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.
San Jose Giants @ Bakersfield Blaze, 7:15 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats v. Omaha Storm Chasers,
     7:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports @ Visalia Rawhide, 7 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Reno Aces, 7:05 p.m .
Tuesday, Aug. 16
San  Francisco Giants v. Pittsburgh Pirates,
     7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.
San Jose Giants @ Bakersfield Blaze, 7:15 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats v. Iowa Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports @ Visalia Rawhide, 7 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Tacoma Rainiers, 7:05 p.m.
San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburg Diamond, 7 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals v. Sonoma Stompers, 6:35 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
San Francisco Giants v. Pittsburgh Pirates, 
     12:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.
San Jose Giants @ Bakersfield Blaze, 7:15 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats v. Iowa Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports @ Visalia Rawhide, 7 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Tacoma Rainiers, 12:05 p.m.
San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburg Diamond, 7 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals v. Sonoma Stompers, 6:35 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 18
Oakland Raiders @ Green Bay Packers, 5 p.m.,
     (KTVU/KICU)
San Francisco Giants v. New York Mets, 7:15 p.m.
San Jose Giants @ Bakersfield Blaze, 7:15 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats v. Iowa Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports @ Visalia Rawhide, 7 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Tacoma Rainiers, 7:05 p.m.
San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburg Diamond, 7 p.m.
Vallejo Admirals v. Sonoma Stompers, 6:35 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 19
San Francisco Giants v. New York Mets, 7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Chicago White Sox, 5:10 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes v. Houston Dynamo, 8 p.m.
San Jose Giants v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,
     7 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats v. Iowa Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 7:10 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Tacoma Rainiers, 7:05 p.m.
Pittsburg Diamonds v. Vallejo Admirals, 7 p.m.
Sonoma Stompers v. San Rafael Pacifics, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 20
San Francisco 49ers @ Denver Broncos, 6 p.m.,
     (KPIX 5)
San Francisco Giants v. New York Mets, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m.
San Jose Giants v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,
     5 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats @ Reno Aces, 7:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 7:10 p.m.
Nashville Sounds @ Omaha Storm Chasers,
     7:05 p.m.
Sacramento Republic FC v. Portland Timbers,
     8 p.m.
Pittsburg Diamonds v. Vallejo Admirals, 6 p.m.
Sonoma Stompers v. San Rafael Pacifics, 5 p.m.


Sunday, Aug. 21
San  Francisco Giants v. New York Mets,
     1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Chicago White Sox, 11:10 a.m.
San Jose Giants v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,
     5 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats @ Reno Aces, 1:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 6:10 p.m.
Nashville Sounds @ Omaha Storm Chasers,
     2:05 p.m.
Pittsburg Diamonds v. Vallejo Admirals, noon
Sonoma Stompers v. San Rafael Pacifics, 5 p.m.
 
Golf Tournaments

Minor League Team Affiliations (Hockey)
San Jose Barracuda (San Jose Sharks) -- AHL,  
     American Hockey League
Stockton Heat (Calgary Flames) -- AHL, 
     American Hockey League

Minor League Team Affiliations
(Baseball)
Nashville Sounds (Oakland A's) -- AAA,
     Pacific Coast League
Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) --
     AAA, Pacific Coast League
San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) -- Class A
      Advanced Affiliate, California League
Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Class A
     Advanced Affiliate,  California League
 
Legend 
(BB): Basketball
(M): Men
(W): Women

Media 
Cal BB (M): KGO 810 AM
Cal BB (W): Pac-12 Network
Cal football: KGO 810 AM
Fresno Grizzlies: KYNO 1430  AM
Fresno State football: 940 AM ESPN Radio
Golden State Warriors: KNBR 680 AM
Oakland A's: 95.7 FM The Game
Oakland Raiders: 95.7 FM The Game,  KFOX
     102.1/98.5 FM
Sacramento Kings: KHTK 1140 AM
Sacramento River Cats: Talk 650 AM KSTE 
San Francisco 49ers: KNBR 680/1050 AM, KGO
     810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM
San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM
San Jose Barracuda: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Earthquakes: 1590 KLIV  AM,
      1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)
San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio
San Jose SaberCats: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
       102.1 FM San Francisco
San Jose State football: KLIV 1590 AM
Stanford BB (M): KNBR 1050 AM, TBS (TV)
Stanford BB (W): KZSU 90.1 FM
Stanford football: KNBR 1050 AM
Stockton Ports: KWSX 1280 AM
UC Davis football: KTHK 1140 AM
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Dolich
BillyBall Covers - 8-15-16
The team has reshaped sports history


Andy Dolich -- 2015


BillyBall or Beaneball?

By Andy Dolich



On Aug. 6 the Oakland A's, donning throwback uniforms for their day game with the Cubs at the Coliseum, celebrated the 1981 "BillyBall" playoff team, a salute to fiery manager Billy Martin. Martin, with no major changes to personnel, took a team that two years earlier had lost 108 games and made the A's a winner in that bizarre strike-torn season.
 
As part of the promotion, Oakland gave away BillyBall retro T-shirts to the first 15,000 fans in attendance, showed BillyBall commercials and introduced a number of players from that unique time in A's history.
 
Earlier this month the A's highlighted their giveaway policy by sending quality players Josh Reddick and Rich Hill to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitchers Jharel Cotton, Frankie Montas and Grant Holmes.
 
Last season the Big Bye Bye was Josh Donaldson, who went on to win the 2015 American League MVP for the Toronto Blue Jays. Add to the list of Arrivederci A's Ben Zobrist, Yoenis Cespedes, Brandon Moss, Derek Norris, Addison Russell, Jeff Samardzija, Jon Lester, Scott Kazmir -- and more players to be  named later.
 
Here's an idea for a promotion that would be an A's fan favorite: Spend as much money as you can afford and field a winner, which is the goal of most franchises in professional sports.
 
Oakland A's ownership has won the revenue-sharing world series for the past several seasons, with $30-plus million per year of redistributed revenue ending up in their bulging bank account. More important, the owners have seen a significant increase in team value from the purchase price of $180 million in March 2005 to $850 million or more today.
 
The A's have continually cited their inability to be a keeper or buyer of talent due to the lack of revenue generated from Roto Rooter Stadium, although majority owner John Fisher is listed 288th on the Forbes list of 400 richest Americans in 2015 with a $2.4 billion net worth. A line of prospective new owners would put their money down to buy the team before the next Hello Kitty Bobblehead Night. If you owned the A's, would you have any interest in selling this cash elephant?
 
Here's a basic overview of how Oakland A's ownership is gaming the revenue-sharing system. Major-league teams participate in a system that redistributes income from the richest franchises to their less profitable partners in an attempt to improve competitive balance. Under the 2012-16 collective bargaining agreement, each team contributes 34 percent of its net local revenue into a pool that gets divided equally among every team. Higher-earning clubs put in more than they get back, while lower-earning clubs receive more than they put in.

A's ownership has been uncharacteristically quiet on the Raiders' relocation merry-go-round and their specific plans to build a new stadium on Coliseum property. No matter how hard Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf pushes to gain some traction for a new A's ballpark, the team will bide its time, since it has a guaranteed yearly profit whether the A's win the World Series or finish last. The estimated revenue-sharing check that the A's deposited from their brethren in MLB was somewhere around $34 million last season. Since 2012, according to published reports, the A's have received $114 million to support a club that is always swimming with the bottom feeders in payroll spending.

Over the past four years the Marlins, Rays, Royals, Padres and A's received a combined $642 million. The franchises that keep on giving are the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. The mountain of cash deposited since 2012 is a staggering $1.15 billion.

Remember when NBA Commissioner David Stern vetoed the trade of New Orleans guard Chris Paul to the L.A. Lakers in December 2011? If your institutional sports memory is functional, there was a former major-league baseball commissioner, Bowie Kuhn, who vetoed trades by A's owner Charles O. Finley in 1976. Finley wanted to move Vida Blue to the Yankees for $1.5 million, and Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to the Red Sox for $1 million each. Kuhn struck down the player sales as "not in the best interests of  baseball." Finley had traded slugger Reggie Jackson and Ken Holtzman to the Orioles earlier in the season. Finley called Kuhn a "village idiot." and the legal battle was on. Ultimately the courts ruled against Finley and upheld the commissioner's power. In 1977 the A's won 63 games, ushering in a 10-year stretch with only one winning season -- that insane 1981 campaign.

Note to Commissioner Rob Manfred, who has been publicly supportive of Oakland keeping its baseball team: The fans of this storied franchise are beyond patient in watching their talent traded away. It might be worthwhile for Manfred to look at the best-interests-of-baseball clause and make sure that the A's keep some of the most talented young players in baseball.

Financial victory defined by making mountains of money from a sports franchise is fine. The pursuit of victory on the field is even better.

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Andy Dolich has worked as an executive in all four major sports leagues, including the Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers. He is the managing director and head of U.S. Sports Practice for Odgers Berndstson, the UK's leading executive search firm, and director of Career Development for the University of San Francisco's online master's program in the Business of Collegiate Athletics.

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San Francisco 49ers Preseason Schedule
Date                       Opponent                        Time          TV
Sun., Aug. 14       Houston Texans            4 p.m.     KPIX 5
Sat., Aug. 20        @ Denver Broncos       6 p.m.     KPIX 5
Fri,, Aug. 26          Green Bay Packers      7 p.m.     KPIX 5
Thur., Sep. 1         San Diego Chargers    7 p.m.     KPIX 5
 
San Francisco 49ers Season Schedule
Week      Date         Opponent                        Time           TV
1   Mon., Sept. 12   Los Angeles Rams     7:20 p.m.   ESPN
2   Sun., Sept.  18  @ Carolina Panthers   10 a.m.      FOX
3   Sun, Sept. 25    @ Seattle Seahawks   1:05 p.m.   FOX
4   Sun., Oct. 2        Dallas Cowboys           1:25 p.m.   FOX
5   Thurs., Oct. 6     Arizona Cardinals         5:25 p.m.  
                                                                      CBS/NFLN/Twitter
6*  Sun., Oct. 16    @ Buffalo Bills                10 a.m.       FOX
7*  Sun., Oct. 23    Tampa Bay Bucs             1:05 p.m.   FOX
8*  Sun., Oct. 30    BYE Week
9*  Sun., Nov. 6     New Orleans Saints        1:05 p.m.   FOX
10*  Sun., Nov. 13   @ Arizona Cardinals    1:25 p.m.   FOX
11*  Sun., Nov. 20   New England Patriots   1:25 p.m.   CBS
12*  Sun., Nov. 27   @ Miami Dolphins         10 a.m.      FOX
13*  Sun., Dec. 4     @ Chicago Bears          10 a.m.      FOX
14*  Sun., Dec. 11   New York Jets                1:05 p.m.   CBS
15*  Sun., Dec. 18   @ Atlanta Falcons        1:05 p.m.   FOX
16    Sat., Dec. 24    @ Los Angeles Rams  1:25 p.m.   FOX
17*   Sun., Jan. 1     Seattle Seahawks         1:25 p.m.   FOX
 All times Pacific
*  Beginning with Week 6 and excluding Week 16, 49ers kickoff times are eligible to be "flexed" into the Sunday-night window.
Oakland Raiders Preseason Schedule
Date                     Opponent                        Time        TV
Fri., Aug. 12        @ Arizona Cardinals     7 p.m.   KTVU/KICU
Thurs., Aug. 18   @ Green Bay Packers   5 p.m.   KTVU/KICU
Sat., Aug. 27        Tennessee Titans           5 p.m.   CBS
Thurs., Sept. 1     Seattle Seahawks          7 p.m.   KTVU/KICU

Oakland Raiders Season Schedule
Week      Date        Opponent                          Time            TV     
1   Sun., Sept. 11   @ New Orleans Saints   10 a.m.        FOX
2   Sun., Sept. 18    Atlanta Falcons                1:25 p.m.    CBS
3   Sun., Sept. 25   @ Tennessee Titans       10 a.m.       CBS
4   Sun., Oct. 2      @ Baltimore Ravens         10 a.m.       CBS
5*  Sun., Oct. 9      San Diego Chargers         1:25 p.m.    CBS
6*  Sun., Oct. 16   Kansas City Chiefs             1:05 p.m.    CBS
7*  Sun., Oct. 23   @ Jacksonville Jaguars     10 a.m.      CBS
8*  Sun., Oct. 30   @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 a.m.     CBS
9*  Sun., Nov. 6     Denver Broncos                   5:30 p.m.   NBC
10*   BYE Week
11*   Mon., Nov. 21  Houston Tex. (Mex. City)   5:30 p.m. ESPN
12*   Sun., Nov. 27   Carolina Panthers           1:25 p.m.    CBS
13*   Sun., Dec. 4     Buffalo Bills                       1:05 p.m.    CBS
14*   Thurs., Dec. 8  @ Kansas City Chiefs      5:25 p.m.
                                                                              NBC/NFLN/Twitter
15*  Sun., Dec. 18   @ San Diego Chargers  1:25 p.m.    CBS
16    Sat., Dec. 24     Indianapolis Colts           1:05 p.m.    CBS
17    Sun., Jan. 1      @ Denver Broncos          1:25 p.m.    CBS
All times Pacific
* Subject to change due to flexible scheduling.
 
 

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Sports bars we recommend visiting or living in

 

Below is a list of sports bars we recommend for all your sports viewing needs. Each is a worthy institution and they have the added distinction of also being longtime Ultimate Sports Guide advertisers. When you stop in, please extend our thanks.

 

San Francisco

Abbey Tavern, 4100 Geary Street

The Blue Light, 1979 Union Street

Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street

The Chieftain, 198 5th Street

Danny Coyle's, 668 Haight Street

Dave's, 29 Third Street @ Kearny

Final Final, 2990 Baker @ Lombard

The Holding Company, #2 Embarcadro Center

Il Pirata, 2007 16th Street

Jake's Steaks, 3301 Buchanan Street

Jullian's, 101 4th Street

The Kezar Pub, 770 Stanyan Street

Mad Dog in the Fog, 530 Haight Street

Mucky Duck, 1315 9th Avenue

Nickie's Bar, 466 Haight Street

Players Sports Grill, Pier 39, Buildings L & M

Polo Grounds, 747 3rd Street

 

East Bay

Alameda Island Brewing Company, 1716 Park Street, Alameda

Brennan's Restaurant, 4th & University, Berkeley

Churchward Pub, 1515 Park Street, Alameda

City Beach, 4020 Technology Place, Fremont

The Cooler, 1517 East 14th Street, San Leandro

Crogan's Montclair, 6101 La Salle Avenue, Oakland

Cue & Brew, 1029 Arnold Drive, #6, Martinez

Dan's Irish Sports Bar, 1524 Civic Street, Walnut Creek

Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill, 77 Hegenberger, Oakland

Ed's Mudville Grill, 6200 Center Street, Clayton

The Englander Sports Pub, 101 Parrott Street, San Leandro  

Evie's, 7138 Village Parkway, Dublin

Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda

Francesco's Restaurant, 8520 Pardee Drive, Oakland

Frank's Saloon, 2014 Marina Blvd., San Leandro

Funky Monkey, 22554 Main Street, Hayward

George & Walt's, 5445 College Avenue, Oakland

Grand Oaks Restaurant, 3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland

Go Sports Bar, 736 Washington Street, Oakland

Henry's Sports Bar & GastroPub / Hotel Durant, Berkeley

Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

Kingfish, 5227 Claremont, Oakland

Linguini's Pizza & Brew, 1508 Park Street, Alameda

Livermore Casino Sports Bar, 3571 First Street, Livermore

McCovey's Restaurant, 1444 N. California, Walnut Creek

Mr. Lucky's Bar & Grill, 1527 Locust Street. Walnut Creek

Oakland Moose Club, 690 Hegenberger Road

Oaks Corner, 4099 San Pablo, Emeryville

Otaez Mexican Restaurant, 1619 Webster Street, Alameda

Pacific Coast Brewing Co., 906 Washington Street, Oakland

Pasta Pelican, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda

Pete's Place, 610A San Pablo Avenue, Pinole

Rancho Sports Bar, 3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante

Ricky's Sports Grill, 15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro

Sports Edition Bar, Hilton Oakland Airport, Oakland

Stadium Pub, 1420 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek

Tierney's Sports Bar, 540 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

WPLJ's Dance Club, 2112 North Main Street, Walnut Creek

 

Brisbane

7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

 

Burlingame 

The American Bull Bar & Grill, 1819 El Camino Real

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, Hyatt Regency, Burlingame

 

Campbell 

Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 West Campbell   

 

Fair Oaks

Players Sports Pub, 4060 Sunrise Blvd.

 

Half Moon Bay 

Cameron's Restaurant Pub & Inn, 1410 South Cabrillo Hwy

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistrano Road

 

Foster City 

The Club House Bistro, 1221 Chess Drive  

 

Palo Alto 

Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real

 

Point Richmond

Up & Under, 2 West Richmond Avenue   

 

San Jose 

Bay 101 Casino, 1801 Bering Drive

Britannia Arms, 5027 Almaden Expressway

Britannia Arms, 173 West Santa Clara

Britannia Arms, 1087 De Anza Blvd.    

 

San Rafael 

Pete's 881, 721 Lincoln Avenue

 

Santa Clara

City Beach, 2911 Mead Avenue

 

Santa Cruz 

One Double Oh Seven Club, 1007 Soquel Avenue    

 

Vacaville 

Stars Recreation Center, 155 Browns Valley Parkway

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